CVE-1999-0814

Summary

CVE-1999-0814 is a vulnerability affecting Red Hat's DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) client. In certain configurations, this weakness allows remote attackers to seize root access to a vulnerable system. The Red Hat pump DHCP client fails to adequately validate user input, allowing an attacker to send malicious DHCP options and gain unauthorized control over the targeted system. This issue poses a significant risk, particularly in networks where DHCP clients are not adequately secured. Affected users are advised to update their DHCP client software to a secure version to mitigate this vulnerability.

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